Downtown Akron Partnership

The Akron Symphony Orchestra is committed to providing quality symphonic an choral music, through performances and educational programs, to the largest number of people possible in the greater Akron area.

92 North Main Street
Akron, OH 44308
Telephone: (330) 535-8131

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2026 Destination Development Grants Fuel Tourism Growth Across Summit CountyThe Akron/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau (ASCVB) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Destination Development Grant Program. This year, a total of $50,000 was awarded to 35 Summit County organizations, businesses and events within the hospitality ecosystem.

Summit County Land Bank and City of Akron Select Grassroots Architecture for “Made In Akron” Housing Plans InitiativeThe Summit County Land Bank, in partnership with the City of Akron, announced today the selection of Grassroots Architecture, LLC, an Akron-based architectural firm led by owner and architect Ryan Grass, to develop pre-reviewed residential home plans as part of the Made in Akron Housing Plans initiative.

Dr. Para Jones Selected as First Recipient of The Greater Akron Chamber Chairman’s Award for Community LeadershipThe Greater Akron Chamber has announced that Dr. Para M. Jones, President of Stark State College, has been selected as the first-ever recipient of the Greater Akron Chamber Chairman’s Award for Community Leadership.

In addition to funding from downtown business and property owners, Downtown Akron Partnership receives support from the following philanthropic organizations.